Shifnal Primary School vs St Andrew's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shifnal Primary School
Shifnal · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
379 students
St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Shifnal · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
398 students
| Measure | Shifnal Primary School Shifnal, West Midlands | St Andrew's CofE Primary School Shifnal, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #294 of 1,690 | #447 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3243 of 15,697 | #4716 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 379 | 398 |
| Pupils on roll | 379 | 398 |
| Free school meals | 14.2% | 11.8% |
| Capacity filled | 108.3% | 135.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Shifnal | Shifnal |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.shifnalprimary.co.uk | st-andrews-shifnal.shropshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Shifnal Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.6 vs 65.8).
- •Shifnal Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 7%).
- •St Andrew's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 398 students compared with 379.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Shifnal Primary School better than St Andrew's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Shifnal Primary School ranks higher (73.6 vs 65.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Shifnal Primary School and St Andrew's CofE Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Shifnal and Shifnal in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shifnal Primary School: 379. St Andrew's CofE Primary School: 398. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shifnal Primary School and St Andrew's CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Shifnal Primary School is 294th of 1,690 and St Andrew's CofE Primary School is 447th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).